Brown rice is rich in fiber and protein and is also a satiating food. Brown Rice Salad with Vegetables is a light dinner that takes just a few minutes to prepare. At the same time, it is a dish that can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge. we provide you with the step by step of this brown rice salad with vegetables.
Ingredients to make Brown Rice Salad with Vegetables:
- 200 grams of brown rice (1 cup)
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 pinch of ground black pepper
- 2 tomato units
- ½ unit of purple onion
- 1 unit of carrot
- ½ unit of green pepper
- ½ unit of yellow bell pepper
- ½ unit of red pepper
- 1 lemon squeeze
How to make Brown Rice Salad with Vegetables:
The first step to start with the brown rice salad with vegetables is to boil the brown rice in plenty of boiling water with a little salt. Once tender, cool with cold water, drain and reserve.
Tip: the cooking time will depend on the manufacturer’s instructions.
On the other hand, we chop all the vegetables as indicated in the image. It is necessary to peel the carrot and remove the outer layer of the purple onion.
Mix the vegetables in a salad bowl and prepare a dressing with a tablespoon of lemon, a pinch of salt and black pepper and two tablespoons of olive oil.
Finally, we mix the brown rice with the vegetables and season with the dressing. It can also be served with a little fresh mint, chopped fresh cilantro, or lemon. Ready -to-eat!
